Hester was a dynamic performer who made a huge impact on the game during his prime, and as I wrote in Wednesday’s print edition, I believe he is worthy of consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame when he becomes eligible in 2022. The number of players who are elected on the first ballot is small, and that might be a tall order for Hester when you consider that players who were primarily special-teams performers have struggled to sway voters. Right now it looks as if the Class of 2021 could be absolutely loaded. Guys such as...

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Ferocity...